Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

If the cable is too tight then the lever is unseated off the roller.

Throttle control cable adjustment.

The manual says to spin trunion up to four 4 additional turns in one direction but i do not have that info at hand. This throttle valve cable is responsible for controlling the throttle lever providing movement to the car. This video shows you how to install throttle and shift cables on a 1996 mercury 40hp outboard. Throttle freeplay is a terribly overlooked adjustment that can change both the reaction and comfort of your motorcycle.

If your boat and motor are still under warranty don t attempt to adjust the throttle cable. And again push it towards the fast position to check the engine controls. Take the boat to the dealer as soon as possible. I do and do not do this so it is up to you.

Video showing the common methods of installing throttle and choke cables on both the auto choke and manual choke engines how to adjust them and how to chang. Push the throttle to the full forward position. You may like my other videos. Move the cable to a lower hole on the control if the lever travel is insufficient to reach full throttle.

Adjust the cable of the throttle in the endpoint and tighten the screws of the clamp. Ensure that the throttle arm at the motor travels to the throttle stops. The housings will swivel off the base and slide down the cable. Many cars with automatic transmissions use a mechanical cable that runs from the transmission to the throttle linkage.

Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre mounted and hold the shift cable in position. Step 1 remove the cable housings using a pair of pliers. Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill. Adjust the forward cable barrel while the throttle cable is in the full forward position.

Install short cable back into shift bracket. With control shifter still in full forward full throttle position adjust brass trunion on control cable to fit onto easily onto shift bracket. Remove the cable by opening the unit and unscrewing the lock screw on the handle. The throttle valve cable is used to control the line pressure downshifting and the feel of the shifting.

Detach the cable from the throttle arm on the engine. Tighten the jam nut on the throttle cable with the wrenches. Just type lsailor1 in the youtub. If it is turned on and off as per your command then the adjustment is ok.

If there is slack in the cable then you need to make another adjustment.